Maintaining a balanced diet, along with a good physical routine, allows the body to remain in optimal conditions.
When either of these two factors is not regulated, It is possible to become overweight or obese, due to the high consumption of saturated fats and the lack of daily exercise.
When a person is overweight and obese, lowering body fat levels becomes difficult; however, the consumption of some fruits helps to lose weight more easily. One of them is the date, a little-known superfood, but too effective, to combat overweight and obesity.
The date is characterized by its brown and rough appearance, very similar to that of a raisin, which comes from the date palm. This food is usually considered a dried fruit, like prunes, although the difference is that dates are ripened and dried in the plant that produces them.
There are different varieties of this fruit, there are soft dates, semi-dry dates and dry dates. Frequently, the first are usually sweet and are the ones with the highest levels of sugar, although in general, all its varieties have a very high percentage of sugars.
According to the website Terra, The date stands out for its satiating qualities and a sweet flavor that makes it very characteristic of it, because it can be easily replaced by foods with high levels of sugar. Likewise, it is a great source of fiber and has almost no calories, which makes it ideal for losing weight. Experts advise consuming the date as an appetizer or dessert after and before bed.
Now the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nationspoints out that this food is rich in iron, potassium, calcium and magnesium, which make it a very nutritious food and its long shelf life also helps to minimize food losses.
Magazine Bonviveur has pointed out that three dates provide about 200 calories, 54 grams of carbohydrates, 5 grams of fiber, one gram of protein, and zero fat. In addition to this, being a source of fiber, it helps prevent constipation, regulate intestinal activity, improve physical resistance and reduce cholesterol. Several people usually consume them raw or can also add them to desserts or salads to give them a sweet touch.
Similarly, dates contain anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial compounds, which help act against diseases, infections, fluid retention, hypertension and arthritis. In turn, they reduce fat levels in the body because it has a satiating effect that lasts for a long time.
Dates contain tyramine, a substance that causes blood vessels to constrict, so this superfood may pose a risk for people who are prone to migraine attacks. At the same time, experts recommend this fruit in small quantities for people suffering from stomach disorders, because there is a risk of causing flatulence, diarrhea and heartburn.
As for people who want to lose weight by consuming this food, it is essential to control its consumption, because it could alter the regular values of the body. And as for people with irritable bowel syndrome, greater caution should be taken with the consumption of dates., since they have short-chain carbohydrates that can be very difficult to digest.